Dawoodi Bohra Lailatul Qadr Namaz ⟶

Before the Namaz, one must understand the date. While many Muslims focus on the 27th night of Ramadan, the Dawoodi Bohra tradition (following the Fatimi Ismaili Imamate) firmly anchors Lailatul Qadr to the 23rd night of Ramadan.

This isn't arbitrary. The tradition traces back to the Ahl al-Bayt (the family of the Prophet Muhammad SAW). Bohras believe that the exact night was disclosed by the Imams (specifically Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq AS) as the 23rd. Consequently, the Namaz performed on this night holds the reward of "more than a thousand months" (Quran, Surah Al-Qadr: 3).

For a Dawoodi Bohra, the 23rd night is the "Crown of Ramadan." The Namaz offered in the congregation (Jamaat) under the leadership of a Shaher (local religious authority) or Aamil (priest) is considered the most powerful act of the lunar year. dawoodi bohra lailatul qadr namaz

This prayer is performed exactly like a standard Nafil prayer, but with specific recommendations for Surahs and Qunoot.

First Rak’at:

Second Rak’at:

Ruku & Sajdah: Complete the Ruku and two Sajdahs as normal.

Qa’dah (Final Sitting): Sit and recite At-tahiyyat (Tashahhud) and Salawaat (Durud).

Salaam: Turn head right (As-salamu alaykum wa rahmatullah), then left.

Repeat: Repeat this cycle to complete 4 sets (8 Rak'ats total) or as many as you are able. Before the Namaz , one must understand the date

To truly appreciate the Dawoodi Bohra Lailatul Qadr Namaz, it helps to contrast it with other Islamic traditions.